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City council changes pay cycle to bi-weekly
At their July 25 meeting, members of the Perry City Council voted unanimously in favor of an ordinance changing their pay cycle to coincide with regular city employees.…
Trial starts in fatal bar fight stabbing
A bar fight that lasted less than a minute played out in front of a crowd of onlookers who had no idea they were witnessing a murder.…
County budget includes $2 raise for employees
The Taylor County Commission put the finishing touches on its tentative 2023-24 county budget this week, agreeing to double the originally-proposed $1/hour raise for all county employees to $2/hour.…
County attorney in line for 1st raise in 32 years
Conrad Bishop has served as county attorney for the Taylor County Commission for 32 straight years, and his retainer and hourly rate have remained unchanged since he was first hired…
Father-daughter crash
A father and his daughter traveling together in separate vehicles were involved in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Hwy. 19 and Ash Street on Monday.…
City considers getting out of rental business
The City of Perry is reviewing a list of city-owned rental properties and discussing whether or not to continue leasing them to businesses or individuals.…
To infinity and beyond
Motorists caught a glimpse what appeared to be SpaceX Falcon rocket components being transported south on Hwy. 19 this week in front of Huddle House.…
Jerkins splash pad to remain closed for months
The Jerkins Park splash pad will be closed for several months, as the City of Perry works to repair the restrooms at the facility located on Warner Street.…
City considering shade covering for Jerkins Park playground equipment
At the request of Mayor Shirlie Hampton, city staff is pursuing several options to provide a shade covering over playground equipment at Jerkins Park on Warner Avenue.…
Ketring wants council to review Comcast contract
Citing concerns with a lack of customer service, City Councilman Ward Ketring has asked that the City of Perry review its franchise agreement with local cable and internet provider Comcast…
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